Lestinogomphus africanus
| Lestinogomphus africanus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Lestinogomphus |
| Species: | L. africanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lestinogomphus africanus (Fraser, 1926)[2] | |
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Lestinogomphus africanus is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.[3] It is found in parts of Africa and typically inhabits areas near rivers and other freshwater bodies.[3][4]
Distribution
Lestinogomphus africanus is found in sub-Saharan Africa. Species of the genus Lestinogomphus are distributed across tropical Africa.[5]
Taxonomy
Lestinogomphus africanus was first described by Fraser in 1926.[5]
Description
Lestinogomphus africanus is a small and slender dragonfly. Its body coloration is predominantly greenish-yellow with indistinct brownish or blackish markings. A distinguishing feature of the genus, which is present in this species, is the significantly elongated tenth abdominal segment (S10), which is nearly as long as the eighth and ninth segments combined. The wings are hyaline (clear) with dark venation.[6]
References
- ↑ Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2010). "Lestinogomphus africanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010 e.T169225A6590156. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T169225A6590156.en.
- 1 2 "Lestinogomphus africanus (Fraser, 1926)". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- 1 2 Lappies. "Lead Clubtails". Dragonflies Damselflies Southern Africa. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ Gambles, R. Moylan (1956-04-07). "Eggs of Lestinogomphus africanus (Fraser)". Nature. 177 (4510): 663–663. doi:10.1038/177663a0. ISSN 1476-4687.
- 1 2 "Fairytails - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ Walker J. J. (1926). The Entomologists Monthly Magazine Vol Lxii (1926). Nathaniel Lloyd and Co. Ltd., London. p. 355–359.